In The Rule of St. Benedict, it states, “All guests to the monastery should be welcomed as Christ because he will say, ‘I was a stranger, and you took me in’ (Matt. 25:35). Show […]
10 Scriptural Passages That Emphasize Hospitality
UMary Dining Lenten Phone Challenge
When I interviewed for my current position, Director of Mission and Hospitality in Dining Services, at the University of Mary, in November and December 2020, one of the interview questions was how […]
The 10th Anniversary of TomPerna.org
Today, January 28, is the 10th Anniversary of my website and blog. It still amazes me that I have reached this mark in my writing. I can remember starting this whole thing […]
August 18 – The Day My Life Changed Forever
It has been quite a while since I have written on this blog and thought today was a good day to write about how August 18, 2017 changed my life forever. Although […]
“Mondays with Mary” – University of Mary
This series usually pertains to something that has to do with the Blessed Virgin Mary and what the Catholic Church teaches regarding her, but for today, I want to briefly explain about […]
The Flight into the Dakotas
The story I am about to chronicle for you has been described by my friends as one of trust and obedience. Some of them say it was an example of how to […]
Guest Blogger – Jenna McCuin – Reflection on St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians
On Tuesday nights at the Arizona State Newman Center in Tempe, Arizona, I teach an Introduction to Theology Course to students registered at the University of Mary in Tempe. University of Mary […]
How To Choose A CATHOLIC College
This morning I found out that the 2012-2013 Newman Guide has been published. As usual, my alma mater, Franciscan University of Steubenville was among the Universities listed in the Newman Guide. Franciscan […]
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